Ducato Clutch Fluid Top Up - Every 1,000km 

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Hello Matt, I don't know the answers to these questions myself. But I make it a habit to save tips I read on Ducato online groups and have found this information, but I did not, unfortunately make note of who made this comment: Unknown Author: "Re clutch queries for the Ducato 6 speed Comfort-matic transmission on the 3.0 litre engine. It is NOT an automatic; it is a manual gearbox with a clutch. 2 different computer controlled hydraulic mechanisms operate the clutch & gear change even if you have selected Manual. It uses 3 different fluids (oils). The gear change mechanism uses hydraulic fluid (not brake fluid), in the large rectangular reservoir aft of the air filter. It has a tube through its cap. Fluid level should be approx 60mm deep, measure with a straw. The hydraulic clutch uses Dot4 brake fluid for its slave cylinder that operates the clutch. It's the small 50ml reservoir, aft of the air filter with yellow text on the cap. Difficult to see & access, take care to ensure the cap is not cross threaded. Manta Adelaide advise cross threading is the main reason for fluid loss. The reservoir can be relocated for easier access. Fill to 10mm from the top. Check every 1000km at least or clutch failure can occur. Best topped with a large syringe & hose. The gearbox which is an automated manual (AMT) uses gearbox oil, sealed for life in theory but Manta Adelaide recommended changing at 80K. You can select between Auto & Manual any time while driving (Manual is best for steep hills). You must leave the gearbox in First or Reverse when shutting down the engine or the van can roll away! This is a vital safety procedure." - by Unknown Author

@@VanHacks Very useful thank you

Hi, did you get this sorted? I read in forums that the van needs recalibrating with a computer after refilling? Can be quite problematic in comfortmatics.

@@ThreeFineWondersNormally it is nonsense that Comfortmatic needs recalibrating just because the clutch fluid has been exchanged

Glad to helpful. Safest bet is to use Tutela though I know many people don't.

@@VanHacks my RV wont go into gear when it heats up. I checked this 50ml reservoir in your video in my Ducato and it still had fluid in it so that is not my problem but I think there is another bigger reservoir just behind this one which is not dot 4. I think it's Tutela CS Speed or selespeed fluid. This 2nd fluid drives the piston which then drives the dot 4 reservoir to open/close clutch. Have you ever checked this 2nd bigger reservoir yourself?

if you have Comfortmatic, here is the way to change both fluids complete, sorryly in German, but good Photo path . please google yourself, by typing this in. Wechsel der Hydraulikflüssigkeiten der Comfortmatic

Wechsel Hydraulik Öl Comfortmatic.pdf

Hi - so this video just covers checking the levels and topping up a few ml if and when required. Thanks.

clever!

it is the best thing ever done. many Dukes in Australia have it moved.

I think you are right. The notice is most relevant for the first 1000km. But I like to check it before a long trip. Better safe than sorry.

Mine is a automatic manual, a manual with a automatic system (assume yours probably is too) and it needed this topped up